Exercise Planner / Project Manager
About The Position
SOSi is seeking an Exercise Planner / Project Manager to drive mission-critical operations supporting USINDOPACOM across the Indo-Pacific. This role involves complex problem-solving in real-time, operating within a dynamic, multinational exercise ecosystem. The position requires aligning global stakeholders, enabling secure network capabilities, and delivering integrated solutions for Command & Control (C2). It offers opportunities for travel, engagement with senior leaders, and direct influence on coalition operations, ensuring immediate, visible, and mission-critical impact.
Requirements
- Active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Demonstrated experience leading JELC-based exercise planning.
- PMP certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Minimum 5+ years supporting Military exercises.
- Minimum 5+ years supporting Operational planning or coordination.
- Strong understanding of INDOPACOM operational environment.
- Strong understanding of Coalition networks and mission partner integration.
- Proven ability to operate in high-tempo, ambiguous environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Agile experience (Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe, etc.)
- Experience working within IPTs or Agile transformation environments.
- Familiarity with IMN, CENTRIXS environments.
- Familiarity with RMF / ATO processes.
- Prior experience supporting RIMPAC, Keen Edge, Keen Sword, Balikatan, Yama Sakura, and any other Indo-Pacific theater level Exercises.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute JELC planning activities across multiple exercises.
- Coordinate directly with J637, service components, and coalition partners.
- Translate operational objectives into technical and network requirements.
- Plan and support: IPCs, MPCs, FPCs.
- Plan and support: Site surveys and technical exchanges.
- Plan and support: Execution and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
- Ensure alignment between exercise objectives and capabilities.
- Capture, validate, and refine exercise requirements across enclaves (IMN, CX-J/K/G, FVEY).
- Deconflict and prioritize requirements across simultaneous exercises and regions.
- Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure delivery alignment.
- Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies early and drive resolution.
- Manage execution timelines, milestones, and deliverables tied to exercise support.
- Interface with other exercise planners and project managers, engineers, and field teams to track progress.
- Ensure delivery aligns with operational timelines and mission priorities.
- Support development of: ROMs, LOMs, and As-Designed solutions.
- Support development of: Status updates and leadership briefings.
- Engage with senior DoD leadership, including INDOPACOM J6/J69 and component commands.
- Lead and facilitate working groups, planning sessions, and coordination meetings.
- Provide clear, actionable updates to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
